TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before Using Your New
Vacuum Cleaner
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty
. . . 3
Important Safety Instructions
. . . . . . . . . 4
Parts and Features
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Assembly Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Pet PowerMate
®
Storage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operating Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
How to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Vacuuming Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Suggested Pile Height Settings . . . . . . . . 12
Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Attachment Use Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Performance Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
How Your Vacuum Cleaner Works . . . . . . . 15
Canister Care
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bag Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments . . . . . 16
Motor Safety Filter Changing . . . . . . . . . . 17
Exhaust Filter Changing . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18
Dirt Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
PowerMate
®
Care
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning . . 19-20
Agitator Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Master Protection Agreements
. . . . . . . 24
Requesting Assistance
Or Service
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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACUUM CLEANER
Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner in the safest and most effective way.
For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears store.
You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacu-
um cleaner’s model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore
vacuum cleaner.
Model No.____________________________________________
Serial No. ____________________________________________
Date of Purchase ______________________________________
Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.